14 May 1809 A.D. Death: Beilby Porteus, 119th Bishop of London—Classics Scholar, Christ College, Cambridge; Ordained, 1757; Chaplain to Thomas Secker, CANTUAR, 1762
14 May 1809 A.D. Death: Beilby Porteus, 119 th Bishop of London—Classics Scholar, Christ College, Cambridge; Ordained, 1757; Chaplain to Thomas Secker, CANTUAR, 1762; Chaplain to King George III; Bishop of Chester, 1776-1787; Translated from Chester to London; Nominated 14 Nov & Confirmed in London, 7 Dec 1787; a “Reformer;” Abolitionist & Supporter of William Wilberforce; Opposed “Anti-Subscription” Faction (to 39 Articles, Etc.); Opposed Doctrinal Dilution; Sabbatarian; Promoted Bible-Reading; Advocate for SPCK; Died in Office 14 May 1809 Beilby Porteus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Beilby Porteus Bishop of London Church Church of England Diocese Diocese of London Elected 1787 Term ended 1809 (death) Predecessor Robert Lowth Successor John Randolph Other posts Bishop of Chester ...